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By: Priscilla Fox

When referring to a ‘nice drop’ in Australia, it could be interpreted as stumbling awfully close to the cliff face of a mountain. It is however more pleasantly associated to an alcoholic beverage of the grape kind.

The wine industry in Australia is considered the world’s fourth largest exporter of this in demand juice which can be represented in any possible way that the humble grape can be exploited.

From the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon to the Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay as well as the sparkling Pinot-Noirs from the highlands of Tasmania, there is a taste for every palate.

Almost every state in Australia including Queensland has its own wineries and it is certainly a must when visiting the country to fit in a tour to sample the delightful flavours.

Not only can you trek our lands to see the wonderful mountainous views but to make the trip complete, take an intoxicating bottle of Australian wine in your backpack and you’ll have created the ultimate nice drop experience.

Not so long ago, the Australian Tourism Board launched a new version of www.Australia.com.

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Australia is a breathtaking country and has so many wonderful and diverse places to visit and one must-see location for your itinerary is Byron Bay.

This relaxed coastal village is a backpackers dream with many things to see and do, including whale watching and eating divine food from unique cafes and pubs. With hundreds of places to stay you never have to worry about finding the right accommodation. Take your pick from hotels, motels, houses, apartments, cottages, pubs and a whole lot more.

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Browned bikini babes, beautiful beaches, fast cars and four days of entertainment is gracing Australia’s premier holiday destination, the Gold Coast.

If you are thinking of travelling to Australia be sure to book tickets to the Lexmark Indy 300 from October 18-21 and experience an atmosphere wilder than New Years Eve in New Yorks Times Square.

Watch champ cars and V8 Supercars screaming down straights and battling through bends as they fight it out along popular beachside tracks at speeds over 300km/h. Add in stunt shows and the SEA FM Air show and it’s sure to be an occasion to remember.

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Summer is definitely on its way and most Aussies know what this means Festival Season! The Australian culture is obsessed with music festivals, so to gain the full experience of this amazing country you must attend.

Scorching hot sun, carefree dancing, good mates, great music and a few drinks are definitely on the top of our agenda.

Last weekends Parklife festival in Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens was a succuss with thousands of people attending. The event sure did amaze audiences with an international, all star line-up consisting of some of the most cutting edge electro/hip-hop/breaks/house and progressive artists to come to town.

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I just got off the phone with a close friend of mine on the Gold Coast. He said that the weather is getting warmer and the mood has shifted from winter to summer.

Ah, such a great time to be in Australia.

Many folks now will travel from the northern hemisphere to the southern and experience all that Australia has to offer. Before you go and while you are there, our team hopes you enjoy our coverage of Australia.

When I was just a young lad, I had a dream to go to Australia. That’s right; I said that one day I was going to go college in Australia. Coming form the farming town of Culdesac, Idaho (population around 300) in the United States, that idea was a bit of a stretch. But I have a secrete to share with you: When you set your mind to something, you can do anything.

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